The BDS National Committee (BNC) has re-launched a campaign in the past few weeks targeting cargo ships suspected of making their way to Israel. The uniqueness of the campaign, dubbed “Block the Boat,” stems from the international aspect of shipping routes, which entails coordinating actions of anti-Israel activists across several countries, some of which are part of the ship’s route and others in the background of its operation, including the respective flag owners or locations of companies who operate the ship.The current focus of the campaign is Merchant Vessel Kathrin, which sailed from Vietnam several weeks ago flying a…
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Discussions on the continuation of a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal have failed, Hamas and Palestinian officials told BBC Arabic on Saturday.Talks were carried out throughout the weekend, with an Israeli delegation visiting Doha for talks, while a Hamas delegation visited Cairo for updates on the negotiations. Dr. Tarek Fahmy, a professor of political science, told the BBC that despite a lack of movement in talks, he does not believe fighting will continue in the same capacity it did before the recent ceasefire.Fahmy stressed he believed "there will be no resumption of the war, despite reports that Israel is…
On March 5th, an exclusive event hosted by the Portuguese Investors Club took place at the padel court complex of the Dan Accadia Hotel in Herzliya Pituach.Led by Itay Mor and Meital Duvdevani Mor, the event brought together real estate investors, leading entrepreneurs, and diplomatic representatives, creating a unique gathering that combined business networking, sports activities, and exposure to exclusive investment opportunities in the Portuguese market.The Economic Attaché of the Portuguese Embassy in Israel, Irit Gabriela Freudenheim-Levy, attended the event and emphasized in her speech the growing cooperation between Israel and Portugal and the advantages the country offers to…
US President Donald Trump's refusal to fight other peoples' wars could change the US presence in the Middle East and the military aid Israel receives, both through monetary grants or physical presence.Under the agreement reached between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then-US President Barack Obama covering the period between 2019-2028, Israel would receive from the US $3.3 billion annually for procurement and an additional $500 million for collaboration on air defense. That agreement was signed in 2016, so Trump will determine the future of US aid.The Israel-Hamas War represented a turning point in US aid sent to Israel both…
Google Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of Alphabet, was one of several VCs to take part in the series B investment round of Israel’s Blockaid, which completed the funding round with $50 million.Blockaid, an on-chain security platform providing protection services to some of the largest on-chain companies, saw the funding round led by Ribbit Capital, which participation from Variant and its first seed investor, Cyberstarts, to scale operations and research and development that would allow the growing company to keep up with demand.Indeed, Blockaid works with some of the biggest on-chain companies, such as Coinbase, Metamask, Stellar, Uniswap,…
Israel is the largest energy supplier in the Eastern Mediterranean and leads OECD countries in the preservation of natural gas for future use, according to the Israeli Natural Gas Trade Association’s 2024 report on energy security in Israel. The report, issued by economic consulting firm BDO, also states that despite record production in 2023, Israel’s natural gas reserves have continued to rise and are currently at an all-time high.One of the most striking findings in the report is the fact that Israel managed to maintain stability in energy prices during the Swords of Iron War, in contrast to Europe,…
A curious debate rages in the US presidential campaign. Donald Trump claimed at a rally in Michigan that he and his party represent “common sense.” His opponent Kamala Harris counsels, “choose common sense over nonsense.” Each candidate seeks to appropriate the virtue of pragmatism.Common sense is a vital, often missing ingredient in wise public policy. And, as the bittersweet Israeli joke goes, rancor and silliness got citizenship; common sense migrated to Bermuda. A vital complement of common sense is the ability to think ahead, plan strategically, and prepare for looming crises – preferably, avoiding them. As the saying goes, clever…
In a continuation of his recent interview with Liberty and Finance, Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin, further elaborated on the alleged manipulation of the silver market, pointing fingers at the military-industrial complex and major Western banks. Schectman's assertions, while controversial, shed light on the complex forces at play in the precious metals sector.Schectman's core argument revolves around the idea that the sustained suppression of silver prices is not driven solely by profit motives, but by a larger geopolitical agenda. He contends that the military-industrial complex, along with powerful financial institutions, benefits from artificially low silver prices due to…
The Dangoor Foundation, in partnership with the UK-Israel Tech Hub at the British Embassy in Israel, launched the Dangoor Health-Tech Academy today.The academy seeks to introduce pioneering Israeli technology to UK healthcare partners — encouraging the development and adoption of transformative technologies in Britain for improvements in patient care.Through this initiative, Israeli startups will gain critical insights into the NHS and UK healthcare system, collaborating with healthcare organizations to bridge gaps and foster mutually beneficial partnerships. The academy is tailored for startups specializing in AI or automation-driven healthcare solutions. It will select up to eight participants per cohort. The…
The Greek Ministry of Culture is rapidly advancing the restoration of monuments in Nicopolis, according to Archaiologia.gr. Nicopolis was founded by Octavian Augustus in memory of his victory at the Battle of Actium on September 2, 31 BCE, against Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII of Egypt. The city was settled by inhabitants of Epirus, Aetolia-Acarnania, and Lefkada, as well as Roman colonists. The geographical position of Nicopolis, at the crossroads of land and sea routes, and its three natural harbors provided it with economic and strategic advantages.Christian teaching was preached in Nicopolis for the first time by the Apostle Paul in…